Business Loan from Sovereign Bank Given to Car Washes Company

Sovereign Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Massachusetts entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Sovereign Bank, based in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CAR WASHES
SALEM, MA 01970

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
2 MORRISEY BLVD
DORCHESTER, MA 02125

This lender processed this SBA loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

811192 - Car Washes

Loan Approval Date

12/6/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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